Juan Romero-Mendiola
Dublin,CA
Summary
Adept at managing high-volume orders with precision, I enhanced customer satisfaction at California Pizza Kitchen through meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management. My expertise in food safety were pivotal in leading teams at Lazy Dog Restaurant, fostering a culture of efficiency and trust. Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- actively participate in traveling to different locations/events to serve high volume events serving as a main lead pizza cook
Product Stocker
Safeway
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Effectively communicated with team members regarding stock status updates, ensuring that everyone was aware of current needs.
- Expedited product availability on sales floor by swiftly unpacking received merchandise and transporting it to assigned locations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a well-organized and visually appealing store layout.
- Streamlined restocking processes for increased speed without compromising attention to detail or display aesthetics.
Lead Line Cook
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Started at the Dublin location and was asked to move to the San Mateo location to open the new restaurant location and help train the new employees
Education
High School Diploma -
Icel Campus Coyoacan
CDMX06-2019
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife skills
- fluent spanish knowledge
- English adaptive
Certification
- Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Awards
Employee of the month was awarded to me recently at CPK for being an outstanding employee for achieving high numbers in delivering consistent orders and being able to complete everything in timely manners whether its front of the kitchen or back of the kitchen.
Timeline
Product Stocker
Safeway
09.2024 - 10.2024
Line Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
02.2023 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
High School Diploma -
Icel Campus Coyoacan
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